Current and prospective dairy goat producers are invited to attend the Dairy Economics and Facility Tour in eastern Iowa on July 29, led by Larry Tranel, extension dairy specialist with Iowa State University.
Participants will hear from Tranel, as well as regional goat producers, on efficient goat facility design, maintenance and management. The 2025 Iowa dairy goat financial study will also be shared.
“This tour aims to assist the dairy goat industry in understanding the importance of management and facility techniques and tools to develop more profitable dairy goat operations,” said Tranel.
The tour will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Paul Borntrager Farm, located at 5292 Cosgrove Road SW, Kalona. At 11 a.m., the tour will continue at the Mervin Ropp Farm, located at 5181 Cosgrove Road SW, Kalona.
Following a lunch break, the tour will reconvene at 1:30 p.m., where participants will visit two facilities at the Truman Bontrager Farm, located at 2655 480th Street SW, Iowa City. The tour will conclude around 3:15 p.m.
Registration is not required for the tour. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch and for transportation between farms.
For more information, contact Larry Tranel at 563-580-6635 or tranel@iastate.edu.
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